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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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The data packet of an asychronous transmission contains _____ distinct types of bits. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a horn being sounded?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as the framework for the integration of systems network layers?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "F"?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
Which of the terms below can be best described as commands rarely seen on an average Hart device?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would integrate a microprocessor for data computations that reduce bandwidth use?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that receives data from another block?
Which of the answers below best represents the average impedance of all Foundation fieldbus H1 cables used?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as less than 3-5% of the total amount of alarm that are configured??
The heart of a DCS is considered the PLC and it's five main programming languages. Which of the programming languages would be described as mimicking the components of the hardware of an analog control in self-contained blocks of code?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would define the software framework and programming language basic specifications?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the switch interacts with?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the normal specifications of the process are not being broken?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to design the GUI, including configuring tags and introducing specialized scripting?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the value may be useful, but of diminished quality?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a segment communication scheduling device in an H1 transmission system?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest percentage of the total configured alarms?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?